by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how CCNY ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science.
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The bachelor's program at CCNY was ranked #326 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #27 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, The City College of New York handed out 87 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 16% over the previous year when 75 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of political science students who receive their bachelor's degree at CCNY is $32,022. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $33,089 for all political science students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at CCNY, political science students borrow a median amount of $11,500 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all political science bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,439.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at The City College of New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 87 political science majors earned their bachelor's degree from CCNY. Of these graduates, 48% were men and 52% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The City College of New York with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 143 |
| Sociology | 69 |
| International Relations & National Security | 62 |
| Anthropology | 11 |
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